M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench Pin Detent Kit with Two 5 Ah Batteries, Hard Case

What can I say been very happy with all my Milwaukee cordless tools. It's nice to have the spare charger that comes in this set and the 5ah battery is amazing. This 1/2 impact makes changing tires a breeze no need to drag out the old air hose.

I thought it would be a good impact, but it was not like that, it has little strength. Could not remove the tires from my truck. Bad buy.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless 1/2 in. Compact Impact Wrench is going to replace my air impact tool. When working on the car I use the air compressor to run the air impact wrench which can be a hassle for only a couple of minutes work. With this tool no setup needed and its as good as the old air wrench. The tool is less noisy with no air hose to get in the way and not having the air compressor kicking in. A cordless battery operated tool is so much more convenient with this one having a mid-range torque of 220 ft. pounds for those that care about stats. For those that want high torque I've seen a Milwaukee 700 ft. pound model, too. The speed on this tool is selectable in the base with three buttons. The different speeds are set depending on how you are using the wrench. The lowest speed settings is for sinking self threading screws and the highest for the heaviest work The wrench automatically stops for a period to prevent overheating depending on the speed selected. This is a compact tool that uses a pin instead of a ring to hold onto sockets. To put on a socket or take one off you need something to push down the pin detent since it really holds on to the socket. For convenience it has a light above the trigger when working in dark corners like under the car or in the engine compartment. Its a pleasure to handle at about four pounds with battery so holding it overhead is no problem. Besides the car I used it on a couple of lag bolts without a problem, they just tightened snug tight in a pre-drilled concrete wall. One thing I like about the tool besides its ability is the technology built into it. No one wants to abuse their tools and this one has what they call REDLINK PLUS Intelligence that prevents damage and overheating. In summary, its a quality tool with additional features and a pleasure to operate. For someone looking to replace their air wrench this is a good choice for DIYers.

I'd been looking at impact wrenches for a while. A little while back I bought a relatively cheap air driven 1/2" impact wrench and the quality of it was disappointing to say the least. Not to mention dragging an air hose and compressor around can be a drag. So I started thinking cordless might be the way to go for me thus my search. I've had good experiences with Milwaukee tools so when I saw this one I decided it was indeed the way to go for me. I got the tool only here so I bought the battery and charger kit separately at the local HD getting the 5.0 battery for now. That seems to be plenty for my current needs but I'll likely grab a high demand battery later. The tool is compact compared to my older porter cable stuff. The batteries are more compact in particular as shown in one of my pictures. In tight spaces I suppose this might help. It probably won't make a big difference to me in most of my applications though. This tool has the pin instead of the ball and as a result it really holds the socket on the tool solidly. Of course the tradeoff is that it is harder to get off and I find I have to take a small screwdriver to push in the pin to remove the socket easily. But I don't see that as an issue for me. I'd rather have the socket stay in place solidly than be easy to pop off. For my use it beats the heck out of pulling around an air hose. When I popped open the battery I got it had about 1/3 charge out of the box. I tossed it on the charger and went and fired up the grill and cooked myself a steak and wolfed it down. By the time I was done with this small detour it had a full charge so that seemed pretty quick to me.

This tool is a good substitute for an air impact wrench - it saves the time and trouble of presurizing the compressor and dragging the hose - especially for a few quick bolts/nuts. Of course it does not run forever and it does not have as much torque as my air impact - but it is strong enough to remove lug nuts and do most other simple jobs. The small size is also handy in tight spots. Not dragging a hose inside the vehicle really makes it easier to get into those tight spaces and keep the car clean. Plus it has a light - which is great for under dash and removing seats. Note this is the tool only - so you need to have a battery. But the battery is interchangeable with other M18 tools - so it's a nice addition if you have other Milwaukee M18 tools and batteries.

You expect a lot from a Milwaukee tool and this one doesn't disappoint. This 1/2" impact driver kit comes with two M18 batteries and a charger. It comes in a sturdy box which will keep the tool safe on the job site. I really like that you don't only get the normal LED light, but also LEDs for the selected mode and even the remaining battery charge. The impact driver is more powerful than others that I had over the years. The driver also spins a little faster than most others which gets a project done a little quicker. Over all a great product!

Rating provided by a verified purchaser

Not powerful enough for what I needed

Rating provided by a verified purchaser

This impact driver is fantastic. I had previously purchased two of these for my 2 sons. They spoke very highly of the product so I bought for myself. Was delivered on time and has incredible torque.